Broncos' running back Travis Henry is excited about the thought of a 20-carry game Sunday. He's just hoping his knee shares his enthusiasm. "I feel good enough to play," said Henry, who partially tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. "If they need me to [carry it 20 times], I'll man up and do it. My knee feels real good." Henry and rookie Selvin Young (knee strain) both practiced Thursday, and Broncos' Coach Mike Shanahan is optimistic they'll play Sunday at Oakland.

The Broncos were not notified Tuesday by the NFL of any decision on Travis Henry's possible one-year suspension for a positive marijuana test the running back has disputed. Henry had his appeal hearing Nov. 16 in Phoenix with Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league officials. No word means if the Broncos and Henry aren't notified of the outcome Wednesday, the first day of on-field preparations for Sunday's game, a decision would come next week at the earliest. Henry also has an ongoing lawsuit against the NFL regarding portions of the drug-testing policy the league has told him is unrelated to its discipline schedule. Because Henry was suspended for four games in 2005, he is facing a one-year suspension this time.

Like his team, Travis Henry is waiting to hear from the NFL about his future. "I haven't heard anything," an upbeat Henry said Monday. "To me, no news is good news. I think the NFL is really looking at the case, and I appreciate it." Henry's appeal of a pending one-year NFL suspension was heard Nov. 16 in Phoenix. Henry and the Broncos originally expected a decision last week. If no decision is handed down today, Henry would likely be with the Broncos at least another week because the NFL usually doesn't make moves on players once the work week begins in earnest. If Henry remains with the Broncos, he said he "definitely" expects to play Sunday at Oakland. He has missed the past three games with a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Henry said he won't need surgery. "They said it would be about a four-week injury, and we're on week four," said Henry, who did not accompany the team to Chicago last weekend because he had the stomach flu. "I've got to get back on the field. I will definitely be ready this week."

Denver Broncos' running back Travis Henry will miss his third straight game with a left knee injury Sunday at Chicago. Backup Selvin Young practiced on a limited basis Friday because of a strained right knee and will be a game-time decision. He's listed as questionable for the contest. Henry, who partially tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his knee against Detroit on Nov. 4, is also battling the flu. "He's got the flu, he's got the knee; it's not looking good," Broncos' Coach Mike Shanahan said Friday after practice. "Other than that, he's doing fine." While Shanahan ruled Henry out for the Bears' game, he thought he would be ready to play next week at Oakland.

Broncos' fullback Kyle Johnson had his Thanksgiving plans all set when he suddenly had to cancel. Not that he minded. The Broncos called him Wednesday morning in New Jersey to see if he was available, and he was signed and at practice by Thursday. Denver released guard Isaac Snell to make room for Johnson on the roster. Johnson, who was waived by the Broncos on Sept. 1, thought he could get up to speed by Sunday's game at Chicago. He's been working out back home and keeping an eye on what was happening with Denver. Although, he couldn't bring himself to watch NFL games on Sunday. "Emotionally, it was difficult for me," Johnson said. "It was too hard."

Broncos' receiver Javon Walker returned to practice Wednesday, a sign that his right knee has possibly healed enough to allow him to play Sunday at Chicago. Walker has missed the last eight games due to his injured right knee. He had surgery to clean out the knee on Oct. 19 in Houston. "It's feeling pretty good," said Walker, who tore the ACL in his right knee in the 2005 opener while with Green Bay. "It's not completely healed. But it's something I can work through. It feels good." Broncos' Coach Mike Shanahan was encouraged by the presence of Walker on the practice field. The limp was barely detectable as the sixth-year receiver ran pass routes.

While there are no guarantees, it appears Travis Henry will be available to play for the Broncos, if healthy, for at least another week. The NFL said Tuesday there would not yet be an announcement of a decision on Henry's appeal of a pending one year league-imposed suspension for marijuana usage. It was widely thought Henry would hear about his future Tuesday. But the league continues to consider a ruling, which could be perceived as a positive sign for Henry and the Broncos. During a long appeal hearing Friday in Phoenix, Henry's attorney Harvey Steinberg of Denver presented a list of evidence in an attempt to prove Henry's innocence. Before the hearing, Broncos' Coach Mike Shanahan said the running back passed hair sample and lie detector tests after testing positive for a small amount of marijuana in August. "I continue to be optimistic about this case," Steinberg said Tuesday.

Jay Cutler passed for two long touchdowns while Glenn Martinez returned a punt 80 yards as the Broncos' big plays helped them to a 34-20 victory over the Titans on Monday. Cutler connected with Brandon Stokley for a 48-yard touchdown to open the game, then threw 41 yards to Brandon Marshall for a third-quarter score as the Broncos improved to 5-5 and gained a share of the AFC West lead.

Travis Henry may have to wear a knee brace if he wants to suit up Monday against his former team, the Tennessee Titans. "I'll wear a brace for practice," Henry said Thursday. "But I ain't going to wear it in no game." Henry had hoped his knee would be further along by now. He did practice on a limited basis Thursday, running some drills with the scout team and stepping in on offense for a few plays. In the meantime, he has more pressing concerns. Henry is trying to keep the league from suspending him over the results of a drug test earlier this season. He'll present his case to the NFL in Phoenix on Friday. "It's been going on for so long," Henry said. "It's like you're ready to know what's going to happen."

Denver Broncos' running back Travis Henry returned to practice just before he has to leave to Arizona for a Friday hearing with the NFL. Henry, who missed last week?s game with a left-knee injury, practiced Thursday with a brace on his injured knee. Henry will go to Arizona for a Friday appeal of a one-year suspension by the NFL for violating its drug policy. Henry was informed of his failed drug test Sept. 4 and sounded eager to plead his case to the league. Commissioner Roger Goodell will make the final decision on Henry?s suspension. ?It ain?t a tough week; it?s a good week,? Henry said, before cutting off further questions and leaving his locker. ?It?s been going on for so long; I?m ready to know what?s going to happen.?